Christopher & Son Matthew.
Christopher & Daughter Alexandra.
Posted on 10/11/2004 2:06:13 AM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg
I preface this short vanity by saying I am pro-life, anti-abortion, anti-stem cell playing-God...
I have a friend who worked on Christopher Reeve's latest TV movie which Reeve just finished directing.
Movie sets are generally bedlam, filled with chaos, complaints, back-stabbing and petty irritations.
My friend said this production was different -- a life-changing experience for everyone involved with it.
The direction on the set was altered to accommodate Reeve's limitations which, according to my friend, were unimaginable. Reeve had to show up before dawn hours ahead of schedule in order to prepare for the rigors of production. He was constantly hooked up to machines. He could move nothing but his facial muscles. He was never alone, yet he was all alone.
Throughout the weeks, Reeve was steady, focused and serene. No one argued about craft services or late entrances or slow lighting. Everyone pitched in and did more than their share -- willingly, gratefully, aware of the tremendous effort Reeve was making and of his constant, unfathomable suffering.
My friend is not a particularly religious man, but he said he felt blessed and humbled to witness Christopher Reeve's profound courage and grace.
His pain is ended; he's strong and whole now. May God comfort those who loved him.
I thought some of you might be interested in this. I've seen one thread pulled and one locked tonight on Christopher Reeve's death.
Perhaps this short note about his life will last awhile longer.
>>>I've seen one thread pulled...
There has been more than one that has bit the dust...and the comments that took them down started in a similar vain to #2 in this thread...
I hear the stem cells obtained from fat and umbilical have actually been of benefit but other sources have been less remarkable is this true and where is this written?
Ooops - make it #3...
Christopher & Son Matthew. Christopher & Daughter Alexandra.
Christopher and his son Will.
Christopher Reeve was an inspiration for us all. God Bless Chris, and may God be with his loving Wife and children.
Daughter Alexandra.
Father, F.D. Reeve.
I hope he had a change of heart before his soul slipped into eternity.
As it was for the thief on the cross, the hour of our salvation is known to God.
I had forgotten all about young Will. Poor kid. His father touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten.
Alexandra is a beautiful girl.
Impressive.
Well said.
The Father , son, daughter and himself were a handsom lot.
Christopher, Dana, and Will.
Christopher, Dana, and Will.
Reeve seemed an unlikely choice for Superman, but he made the role work. He WAS the Man of Steel and never made the part seem silly or condescending (Even in the awful last two sequels.) He will be missed.
Very sad news about Christopher Reeves' death. It was a horrible injury he sustained nine years ago, perhaps worse than death itself.
Sincere condolences to his wife and children...
~ Blue Jays ~
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